We discuss:
HIPAA regulations vs. state laws
What communications are included in a client’s record and why
The distinction between progress notes and psychotherapy notes
Resources for training your staff on rethinking notes
The Open Notes Rule
Managing documentation compliance in your practice
We discuss:
Common use cases for Gemini in a group practice context
What’s covered under the Google Workspace BAA (and what isn’t)
Ethical and legal considerations for using PHI with AI tools
Informed consent for clients when AI tools are used for clinical documentation
Establishing a Gemini usage policy for your practice
We discuss:
The recent hurricanes impacting the southeast US
Prioritizing access to care
Limited HIPAA waivers for disasters and emergencies
And situations where the waivers would apply
Resources for group practices in and out of the affected areas
We discuss:
Understanding your own neurotype as a leader
Considerations for developing a neuro-affirming workplace
Creating an environment where staff can ask for the accommodations they need
Resources for practice owners to improve accessibility
Therapist directories that prioritize accessibility and identity
Soliciting feedback from staff
We discuss:
What “doubt yourself, do it anyway” means
The fear and power of vulnerability
Patrick’s retreats and summits for mental health professionals
Expanding beyond private practice
Using fear as a gas pedal, not a brake
Next year’s retreat for leaders in Greece, hosted by Patrick, where Liath is speaking
We discuss:
Why sessions may need to be recorded
The risks around different ways to record sessions
The easiest way to record sessions securely (for most practices, without adding a new service to your tech stack)
Exactly how to record sessions in Google Meet
For sessions using Google Meet, another teletherapy platform, and meeting in person
Usage notes with tips to make the process run smoothly for clinicians and clients
We discuss:
The number of mental health clinicians who are disabled
Navigating identity as a disabled person and as a helping professional, especially where those identities intersect
Practice culture and neurodivergence
Ways to create a disability affirming culture within group practice (for clients and staff)
Unpacking what professionalism means
What accessibility means
What disability means
Internalized ableism
Unpacking what’s actually needed for therapy and what isn’t
Universal Design, and how to apply it for therapy practices
Our upcoming CE training with Emily on this topic
We discuss:
What a security officer is.
The difference between a security officer and a privacy officer and what each is responsible for.
Who can be a security officer, and whether the role can be outsourced.
The qualities to look for when appointing a security officer or deputy security officer.
The time commitment required to be a security officer.
How PCT’s resources can help your practice’s security officer.
We’re chatting with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani about what to consider when accepting Medicaid as a group practice.
We discuss Gabrielle’s personal experience selling her practice; how the market for selling a practice has changed since 2021; what types of practices are getting a lot of interest currently; who is buying group practices right now; what the process of selling looks like and where to start; valuing your group practice; working with a broker and an attorney; staying on during the transition; costs to keep in mind when selling; and questions to ask yourself if you’re considering selling your practice.